Unity and variety in Muslim civilization / edited by Gustave E. von Grunebaum, with papers by Armand Abel [and others]

Grunebaum, Gustave E. Von. University of Chicago

1955, 1st edition. Chicago : University of Chicago Press. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Colour maps in end-papers. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #443068

Physical description; xii, 385 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map (on lining papers) ; 25 cm. Contents; How does Islâm stand? / Jacques Duchesne-Guillemin -- The problem: unity in diversity / G.E. von Grunebaum -- Methods of approach / Fritz Meier -- Perspectives / Robert Brunschvig -- The law / Joseph Schacht -- Literary tendencies / Francesco Gabrieli -- Interaction and integration in Islamic art / Richard Ettinghausen -- The body politic / Claude Cahen -- Iran: the persistent heritage / Bertold Spuler -- Iran: opposition, martyrdom, and revolt / Vladimir Minorsky -- Spain: internal division / Armand Abel -- North Africa: rigorism and bewilderment / Roger Le Tourneau -- Tropical Africa: infiltration and expanding horizons / J.N.D. Anderson -- Indonesia: mysticism and activism / G.W.J. Drevew -- Turkey: westernization / Bernard Lewis -- Western impact and Islamic civilization / Werner Caskel -- Notes from the Liége Library on Victor Chauvin and on Ibn Butlan. Subjects; Islamic civilization. Islam and politics. Unity and variety in Muslim civilization. Islam Customs and practices. Civilization, Arab. Arab countries Politics and government.

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